Seating
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Wood
1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Pine
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Cord, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating
Hardwood, Suede, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass
2010s American Modern Seating
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Seating
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Seating
Wool
2010s American Seating
Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Fabric, Teak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Oak
2010s Danish Bauhaus Seating
Chrome
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Wool, Cotton, Beech
2010s Brazilian International Style Seating
Wood
2010s American Other Seating
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Other Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Seating
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Bouclé, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Seating
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Aluminum
2010s British Seating
Fabric, Bouclé, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Textile, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Rope
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Brazilian Seating
Fabric
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Leather, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Seating
Velvet
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Seating
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Other Seating
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Minimalist Seating
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Seating
Brass
2010s Israeli Seating
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
2010s American Modern Seating
Leather, Oak
2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Aluminum
2010s American Seating
Fabric
2010s Israeli Seating
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Seating
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s American Modern Seating
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Seating
Fiberglass
1970s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Seating
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Seating
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Seating
Wood, Paint
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Seating
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Seating
Upholstery, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seating
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Seating
Bouclé, Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Seating
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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